FORTIS INC - FTSCN 4.183 PERP (FTS-PR-H.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:FTS-PR-H - CA3495538264
18.85 CAD
-0.04 (-0.21%)
FTS-PR-H gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 18 industry peers in the Electric Utilities industry. FTS-PR-H scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. FTS-PR-H scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
FTS-PR-H had positive earnings in the past year.
FTS-PR-H had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years FTS-PR-H has been profitable.
In the past 5 years FTS-PR-H always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 2.33%, FTS-PR-H belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 7.19%, FTS-PR-H belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
FTS-PR-H's Return On Invested Capital of 4.27% is amongst the best of the industry. FTS-PR-H outperforms 88.89% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for FTS-PR-H is in line with the industry average of 4.02%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (4.27%) for FTS-PR-H is above the 3 year average (4.10%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.33% | ||
| ROE | 7.19% | ||
| ROIC | 4.27% |
ROA(3y)2.18%
ROA(5y)2.17%
ROE(3y)6.69%
ROE(5y)6.58%
ROIC(3y)4.1%
ROIC(5y)4.04%
1.3 Margins
FTS-PR-H has a better Profit Margin (14.31%) than 83.33% of its industry peers.
FTS-PR-H's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
FTS-PR-H has a better Operating Margin (28.90%) than 94.44% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FTS-PR-H has remained more or less at the same level.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 72.37%, FTS-PR-H belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.44% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of FTS-PR-H has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 28.9% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.31% | ||
| GM | 72.37% |
OM growth 3Y3.06%
OM growth 5Y0.41%
PM growth 3Y2.32%
PM growth 5Y-5.83%
GM growth 3Y1.43%
GM growth 5Y0.13%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
FTS-PR-H has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
FTS-PR-H has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for FTS-PR-H has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
FTS-PR-H has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
FTS-PR-H has an Altman-Z score of 0.49. This is a bad value and indicates that FTS-PR-H is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
FTS-PR-H has a worse Altman-Z score (0.49) than 72.22% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.33 is on the high side and indicates that FTS-PR-H has dependencies on debt financing.
FTS-PR-H has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.33. This is amongst the best in the industry. FTS-PR-H outperforms 88.89% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.33 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.49 |
ROIC/WACC0.86
WACC4.96%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.58 indicates that FTS-PR-H may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.58, FTS-PR-H perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 44.44% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.47 indicates that FTS-PR-H may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
FTS-PR-H has a Quick ratio (0.47) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.58 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.47 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
FTS-PR-H shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 8.86%, which is quite good.
Measured over the past 5 years, FTS-PR-H shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 5.08% on average per year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.22% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, FTS-PR-H shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 5.55% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.86%
EPS 3Y8.19%
EPS 5Y5.08%
EPS Q2Q%13.43%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.22%
Revenue growth 3Y6.8%
Revenue growth 5Y5.55%
Sales Q2Q%5.43%
3.2 Future
FTS-PR-H is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 5.70% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, FTS-PR-H will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.62% on average per year.
EPS Next Y6.96%
EPS Next 2Y4.95%
EPS Next 3Y4.98%
EPS Next 5Y5.7%
Revenue Next Year4.8%
Revenue Next 2Y4.44%
Revenue Next 3Y4.85%
Revenue Next 5Y3.62%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 5.48, the valuation of FTS-PR-H can be described as very cheap.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of FTS-PR-H indicates a rather cheap valuation: FTS-PR-H is cheaper than 94.44% of the companies listed in the same industry.
FTS-PR-H's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.03.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 5.22, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of FTS-PR-H.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, FTS-PR-H is valued cheaply inside the industry as 94.44% of the companies are valued more expensively.
FTS-PR-H's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.27.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.48 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.22 |
4.2 Price Multiples
FTS-PR-H's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. FTS-PR-H is cheaper than 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.87 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
FTS-PR-H's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
FTS-PR-H has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.79
PEG (5Y)1.08
EPS Next 2Y4.95%
EPS Next 3Y4.98%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
FTS-PR-H has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.48%.
With a Dividend Yield of 3.48, FTS-PR-H pays less dividend than the industry average, which is at 3.93. 83.33% of the companies listed in the same industry pay a better dividend than FTS-PR-H!
FTS-PR-H's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.48% |
5.2 History
The dividend of FTS-PR-H has a limited annual growth rate of 5.61%.
FTS-PR-H has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
FTS-PR-H has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.61%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
FTS-PR-H pays out 49.62% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of FTS-PR-H is growing around the same rate as the earnings are growing. If this keeps up the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP49.62%
EPS Next 2Y4.95%
EPS Next 3Y4.98%
TSX:FTS-PR-H (11/4/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
18.85
-0.04 (-0.21%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryElectric Utilities
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners55.56%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.11%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap9.53B
Revenue(TTM)11.87B
Net Income(TTM)1.70B
Analysts64.76
Price Target19.39 (2.86%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.48% |
Yearly Dividend1.65
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.61%
DP49.62%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)4.58%
Min EPS beat(2)1.78%
Max EPS beat(2)7.39%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)3.2%
Min EPS beat(4)1.1%
Max EPS beat(4)7.39%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)2.61%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)2.94%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)1.01%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.59%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.12%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.3%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-4.01%
Min Revenue beat(4)-11.44%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.3%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.67%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.26%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.34%
PT rev (1m)-1.48%
PT rev (3m)-1.37%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.69%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.42%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.86%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.17%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.29%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.48 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.22 | ||
| P/S | 0.8 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 2.21 | ||
| P/B | 0.4 | ||
| P/tB | 1 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.87 |
EPS(TTM)3.44
EY18.25%
EPS(NY)3.61
Fwd EY19.17%
FCF(TTM)-3.49
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)8.54
OCFY45.31%
SpS23.49
BVpS46.74
TBVpS18.81
PEG (NY)0.79
PEG (5Y)1.08
Graham Number60.15
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.33% | ||
| ROE | 7.19% | ||
| ROCE | 5.15% | ||
| ROIC | 4.27% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.28% | ||
| ROICexgc | 5.43% | ||
| OM | 28.9% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.31% | ||
| GM | 72.37% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)2.18%
ROA(5y)2.17%
ROE(3y)6.69%
ROE(5y)6.58%
ROIC(3y)4.1%
ROIC(5y)4.04%
ROICexc(3y)4.12%
ROICexc(5y)4.06%
ROICexgc(3y)5.36%
ROICexgc(5y)5.34%
ROCE(3y)4.93%
ROCE(5y)4.87%
ROICexgc growth 3Y0.42%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-1.68%
ROICexc growth 3Y1.61%
ROICexc growth 5Y-0.39%
OM growth 3Y3.06%
OM growth 5Y0.41%
PM growth 3Y2.32%
PM growth 5Y-5.83%
GM growth 3Y1.43%
GM growth 5Y0.13%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.16
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.33 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 5.78 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 302.94% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 51.21% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 79.39% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.58 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.47 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.49 |
F-Score5
WACC4.96%
ROIC/WACC0.86
Cap/Depr(3y)245.88%
Cap/Depr(5y)249.09%
Cap/Sales(3y)38.85%
Cap/Sales(5y)39.52%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.86%
EPS 3Y8.19%
EPS 5Y5.08%
EPS Q2Q%13.43%
EPS Next Y6.96%
EPS Next 2Y4.95%
EPS Next 3Y4.98%
EPS Next 5Y5.7%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.22%
Revenue growth 3Y6.8%
Revenue growth 5Y5.55%
Sales Q2Q%5.43%
Revenue Next Year4.8%
Revenue Next 2Y4.44%
Revenue Next 3Y4.85%
Revenue Next 5Y3.62%
EBIT growth 1Y6.75%
EBIT growth 3Y10.06%
EBIT growth 5Y5.99%
EBIT Next Year71.64%
EBIT Next 3Y25.71%
EBIT Next 5Y18%
FCF growth 1Y-175.47%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y28.44%
OCF growth 3Y10.12%
OCF growth 5Y7.71%
FORTIS INC - FTSCN 4.183 PERP / FTS-PR-H.CA FAQ
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FORTIS INC - FTSCN 4.183 PERP (FTS-PR-H.CA) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
How financially healthy is FORTIS INC - FTSCN 4.183 PERP?
The financial health rating of FORTIS INC - FTSCN 4.183 PERP (FTS-PR-H.CA) is 1 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for FORTIS INC - FTSCN 4.183 PERP?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of FORTIS INC - FTSCN 4.183 PERP (FTS-PR-H.CA) is expected to grow by 6.96% in the next year.